Gideon vs Gertrude

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

English Hebrew Jewish Protestant

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Girl #4,693 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"spear of strength"

Origin: Germanic

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Gideon Rank #332

Gertrude Rank #4,693

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #4693 for Gertrude.

Is Gideon or Gertrude more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Gertrude at #4693 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Gertrude mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Gertrude means "spear of strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Gideon and Gertrude boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Gertrude is primarily a girl name.